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Cameo Gem with a Hand pinching an Ear

first half of 3rd century A.D.

Cameo gem engraved with the image of a hand pinching an ear. Around the top perimeter of the gem is the Greek inscription, MNHMONEYE, "remember." The back is convex and polished.

Date

first half of 3rd century A.D.

Culture

Roman

Dimensions

H: 1.79 cm W: 1.57 cm

Medium

Agate, brown on white

Museum

J. Paul Getty Museum

Accession Number

83.AL.257.26

Image Source

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